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Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside

Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside

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The Games Barn from one of the fields
The fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher
The sitting room including the woodburner
The dining room - seats 8
The disabled bathroom - the shower is on the left hand side with a seat

Overview of Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Mayfield, England
  • Popular LocationHigh Weald12 min drive
  • Popular LocationWadhurst Castle12 min drive
  • Popular LocationPantiles16 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside

The Games Barn is a self catering holiday home in East Sussex with excellent disabled facilities sleeping up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. It has been rated as a 3-star facility by both Tourism in Britain and , more recently, the AA and has been assessed by Disabled Holiday Information, a charity run for and by those with disabilities. We converted the Barn to a holiday home in 2008 and have enjoyed welcoming very many people of all ages as our guests since then.

The Games Barn is located on the edge of the beautiful ancient village of Mayfield in an extremely quiet location on a 30 acre working farm in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The farm has a small number of animals including sheep, pigs, cows, chickens and ducks. The grounds also include a stream with a weir, a wildlife pond and an ancient woodland . The peaceful setting is absolutely ideal for those guests wishing to get away from it all and take a rural break on a farm but is just two kilometres away from the village of Mayfield and all of its facilities and is a short drive from all the main tourist attractions in Sussex, including the south coast beaches.
We welcome people of all ages and are happy to let you help us around the farm including feeding and caring for our animals, collecting eggs etc.

The flexible accommodation makes it ideal for family reunions and we are very happy to provide extra bedding so you can invite different friends to stay with you at different times (up to a maximum of 8 on any night).

The Games Barn is perfect for family gatherings, and is able to accommodate a maximum of 8 people in its four bedrooms (2 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms which can be converted to doubles). It has excellent disabled facilities, making it ideal for wheelchair users (we can supply a wheelchair if required) and those with reduced mobility but is equally suitable for able bodied people of all ages.

The dining area seats 8 (we can supply a high chair if required) and opens out onto the decking area. The sitting room features an excellent woodburner (we supply all the wood) and a variety of different comfortable chairs to suit all ages including disabled friendly armchairs.

The kitchen is well equipped with an electric hob (4 rings), oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and all the pots, pans, utensils etc you could possibly need (we hope!)

The barn has full mobility facilities including a wet room with sit down shower without a shower basin allowing full wheelchair access and hand rails etc for the toilet area and wash basin. There is level parking with a ramp up to the bungalow. The main doors (front and back) are double size patio doors which open fully. There is a slight threshold on these doors but otherwise once in the barn everything is on one level with no steps. The floors are tiles throughout with rugs that can easily be removed if preferred. Please note the kitchen is a standard size and does not have low work tops for wheelchair users.

We have a separate laundry area which includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, clothes airer and an outside clothes line.

There is an outside decking area with patio furniture seating up to 10 people and there is an enclosed grass area for children (and dogs) to play in.

We have Wi-Fi . NEW IN 2023 We now have fibre installed so speed is no longer an issue.

We allow a maximum of 2 pets but please note we charge £25 extra per pet per week/short stay and we expect you to poo pick!! You should add your pets to the booking request please

There are electric heaters in all the rooms. We include 245 units per week of electricity from the grid within the rental. If you exceed this usage (very unlikely) we charge 40p per additional unit.(this rate and volume may change if energy prices continue to increase above 2022 levels ) NEW FOR 2023 - we now have solar panels installed and encourage all guests to keep imported electricity at zero - it can be done.

We ask for a damages deposit of £150 in cash on arrival which we return in full on the day you leave provided there are no issues. We expect the property to be clean and tidy on departure.

We ask for 2 payments to secure the property. The first payment of 25% is a non returnable deposit and reserves the dates for your stay. The balance of the rental is due 6 weeks before the holiday starts. Our terms and conditions explain our cancellation policy in detail but please note the deposit is non refundable but we will refund the balance (if paid) provided we are able to re-let the property for the same dates.

Extra restrictions due to Covid

Please note that at present we have to make the following additional comments regarding any bookings .

- all bookings must conform to the Government guidelines regarding the pandemic including lockdown restrictions.
- we will insist on 2m distancing at all times in the farm area so feeding can be watched from a distance but not closely.
- we expect all guests to be healthy on arrival and not subject to any form of self isolation requirement
- we may ask to take your temperature before you enter the Barn and you , and all your group, will be asked to leave if you display any symptoms. No refund will be made under these circumstances.
- if, during your stay, you develop symptoms ,you must inform us, arrange a test immediately and advise us of the result. If, as a result, you choose to cut short your stay, we cannot offer any refund.
- we may have to cancel your holiday at very short notice if we have a covid outbreak. Subject to any restrictions imposed by HomeAway, we will agree to a full refund of our rental cost less commission.
- if you have to cancel your holiday prior to the start date because someone in the group has covid symptoms, you will need to access the HomeAway site and cancel the holiday. We will use our discretion to agree how much, if any , of the rental we will refund

Property manager

Fred and Madeleine Farbrother

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Working farm so some supervision of young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
We charge extra for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mayfield

Located in Mayfield, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hidden Spring Vineyard and Horam Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tinkers Park and Blackstock Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Knockhatch Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Arlington Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Mayfield, England

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 12 min drive
  • Wadhurst Castle - 12 min drive
  • Pantiles - 16 min drive
  • Bewl Water - 21 min drive
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Uckfield Buxted Station - 13 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Run in Tun - 9 min drive
  • The Rose & Crown - 5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
  • The Kings Arms - 8 min drive
  • The Lazy Fox - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Disabled and family friendly bungalow on working farm in East Sussex countryside located?

This family-friendly Mayfield holiday home is located in a rural location, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from River Rother, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tinkers Park and Wilderness Wood. Horam Park Golf Club and Wellshurst Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun on the farm
Great break away with the kids. Cosy, welcoming home away from home. Kids loved seeing and feeding the animals. We were even lucky enough to see some newborn piglets!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Farm holiday
Lovely quiet location,large rooms so don’t feel overcrowded,everything you need is provided ie kitchen utensils etc, lots of space for children to play and can also engage with animals on the farm feeding the pigs was the favourite,Hosts were always available if needed .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Normandy, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quite
Such a lovely quite place to stay. We had the best weather and made the most of surrounding countryside. Lovely walks from the doorstep Was fun feeding and watching the piglets scurrying about. Would likely come back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to getaway!
A lovely quiet setting with plenty of space for the all of the family. We were well looked after and only wish we’d had more time to explore the farm and local trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet rural location
Comfortable, accessible property ideally located for day trips to local attractions. Fred and Madeleine were very helpful and provided lots of information about the local area. We sampled and enjoyed the home farm produce supplied for us on arrival. We wouldn’t hesitate in visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fred and Madeleine Farbrother

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We met in 2000 having both been widowed. At the time we both worked in London. Fred proposed in January 2006 and at the time were on the verge of buying a property about 5 miles away that had just 2 acres of land with plans for the wedding reception to be held in a marquee on the lawn. The property fell through just 4 months before our wedding so , in panic mode, Madeleine discovered this farm which had just gone on the market and spent a long weekend persuading Fred it was right for us. The Games Barn was a breeze block ex poultry house but undaunted we decided we could hold our wedding reception in it so we bought it and our house and the 30 acres and have not looked back. We both stopped working in London by 2011 and are now full time farmers (with no previous experience!) It is hard work but, mostly, very enjoyable. In 2020 Madeleine was diagnosed with leukaemia and had a transplant . She continues to receive treatment but is determined to remain an active member of our team. We do ask, however, that guests respect her need for maintaining a safe distance as infections can be especially dangerous to her.

Why they chose this property

We had always wanted to buy somewhere together that would keep us active when we retire (not quite this active but never mind) and this place certainly does that. Our wedding day was absolutely lovely and the venue worked perfectly. The views from our house are fantastic and you couldn't ask for more peace and tranquillity. Having lived on a main road on the Gatwick flight path, this feels like heaven. We still feel as if we are on holiday when, on summer evenings, we can sit out on our decking and watch the glorious sun sets in total peace. Perfect.

What makes this property unique

Nothing here is unique; there are places like this all over the country, but it is so special to know that we are lucky enough to own our personal piece of countryside. All the land we see from our windows is our land - that is special.

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English
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